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Thursday, September 26, 2013

VLC update ushers in 4K readiness, improved MKV and audio support

It's been a while since ever popular VLC
has seen a major update, and today's debut of version 2.1 -- also known
as "Rincewind" -- packs a handful of features that are sure to please.
Most notably, VLC for both Windows and OS X is now 4K-compatible, but
VideoLAN didn't stop there. Also included in the upgrade are improved
support for a variety of file types including MKV, AVI and MP4, as well
as a beefed up audio core designed to boost performance and fidelity. OS
X users will notice adjustments to the player's UI, including a
customizable playback menu and the ability to play video as a desktop
background. For those of you interested in porting to Android, iOS or
Windows mobile devices, there are also a few tweaks to make the process
as pain-free as possible. To see the full list of improvements and
download the upgrade, head on over to the source link below.